Award

Provision of Customer Services Level 2 Apprenticeship for SEND learners

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2020 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking a training provider to deliver a Level 2 Customer Services apprenticeship for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) learners. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender process has reached the award stage, finalised on 24th August 2020, following an initial tender period that concluded on 25th June 2020. The contract commenced on 1st September 2020 and will run until 30th November 2021, with services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for educational and training organisations, particularly those specialising in apprenticeships for SEND learners. Businesses that focus on vocational training, especially in customer service, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been designed to support their involvement in public contracts, potentially fostering their growth and expansion in the training market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Customer Services Level 2 Apprenticeship for SEND learners

Notice Description

As part of Somerset County Council's (SCC) Apprenticeship Programme, a procurement exercise is required to contract with a training provider to deliver a new training cohort for 6-15 SEND apprentices in 2020. The cohort would be studying a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dfec461-5c9f-4339-a661-c437173b9eb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
icopeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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